Programming - (Various Disciplines) - Talent Pool (N America)

Side; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Side in Charleston, SC, is seeking an experienced game engineer to design, build, and optimize gameplay systems. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of experience in game-related engineering roles and has shipped at least one title across various platforms.

This role requires strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, and Python, along with hands-on experience with Unity or Unreal Engine. The successful candidate will work in cross-functional teams and apply their passion for games to develop scalable systems.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of professional experience in engineering roles in games or related tech fields.
• Shipped at least one title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.
• Proficient in C++, C#, Python, or equivalent languages.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize gameplay systems and AI behaviors.
• Develop and maintain tools for content creators and QA teams.
• Implement and refine networking and multiplayer architecture.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Unity

Unreal Engine

Tools

Source control

Debugging tools

Performance profiling

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize gameplay systems, AI behaviors, animation pipelines, or core engine architecture
• Develop and maintain tools that empower content creators, designers, and QA teams
• Contribute to Live Ops, build pipelines, or deployment systems for scalable and stable game delivery
• Implement and refine networking, multiplayer architecture, or backend services for seamless player experiences
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth integration of art, design, and systems
• Profile and optimize performance, memory usage, and load times across platforms
• Troubleshoot bugs, resolve bottlenecks, and propose clean, maintainable solutions

Qualifications

• Experience
  • 3 or more years of professional experience in engineering roles in games or related tech fields
  • Shipped at least one title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR
  • Experience in one or more areas such as gameplay, AI, tools, systems, engine, animation tech, backend services, cloud, or DevOps
• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, or equivalent languages
  • Hands‑on experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, or proprietary engines
  • Familiarity with source control, debugging tools, performance profiling, and agile workflows
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Comfortable working in cross‑functional teams with artists, designers, and producers
  • Clear written and verbal communication for documenting and sharing technical solutions
• Mindset
  • Proactive, curious, and solution‑oriented
  • Passionate about games, scalable systems, and collaborative development
• Preferred Skills
  • Experience with AAA pipelines, real‑time rendering, or platform certification
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with Live Ops strategies, telemetry, and remote content deployment
  • Prior co‑dev experience or working with distributed teams